ecoFLEX: PERFORMANCE AND LOW RUNNING COSTS

Whether you’re a private or company car driver, choosing an ecoFLEX model can save you money and reduce your impact on the planet, thanks to:

• CO₂ emissions ranging from just 88g/km to 134g/km for cars and from 89g/km to 180g/km for commercial vehicles
• lower CO₂ emissions resulting in lower taxation from Class 1A National Insurance Contributions, Vehicle Excise Duty, and Writing Down Allowance Benefits
• all ecoFLEX models qualify for 13% to 17% rates of BiK taxation¹
• substantially lower fuel bills as a result of increased efficiency.

The London Congestion Charge is £10 if paid in advance or on the day of travel**. However, it rises to £12 if paid by midnight on the charging day after travel.

Some drivers who commute into the zone daily will therefore be paying as much as £60 per week – unlike sub-100g/km ecoFLEX drivers, whose bank balances will look even rosier by contrast than before.

“We’re committed to offering our customers the most efficient and economical cars in the UK,” said Duncan Aldred, Vauxhall’s Managing Director. “Not only do our ecoFLEX models ease the pain of ever-increasing fuel costs, but some models are now set to save London commuters even more expense. We also welcome Boris Johnson’s announcement that electric vehicles will be eligible for GVD, which includes our Ampera E-REV.”

* The ‘Combined/weighted’ Ampera CO2 figure is calculated from two test results: one when the battery is fully charged and the other when the battery is discharged. The two test results are a weighted average, taking into account mileage range on battery power only, providing a figure in a variety of charge conditions.

** Note: an optional £9 charge is available to drivers who register for the Congestion Charging Auto-Pay scheme.

1 = 2012/2013 tax year. General Motors UK Limited does not offer tax advice and recommends that all company car drivers consult their own accountants with regards to their particular tax position.